How many words does the book of mormon have answers. While there are many objective reasons to reject the book of mormon1 and joseph smiths claims to prophethood,2 most mormon s would argue that they have a testimony directly from the holy spirit of god that supersedes any appeal to logic, reason, historical evidence, or even scripture. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. Proximity searches boolean searches browse the book of mormon main page. Nineteen papers on a variety of topics related to the largest book in the book of mormon, alma, make up this volume. Alma, the testimony of the word papers from the sixth annual book of mormon symposium, 1991. The book of mormon strengthens faith in the atonement.
The entire book of alma emphasizes, in one way or another, the power of gods word and thus becomes a prototype pattern in trusting in the power for good in teaching the word of god. Buried in the war chapters in the book of alma, there is a wonderful lesson about the healing influence of. The conclusions drawn in these papers reflect the authors testimony of what alma himself knew to be true. It is only because of alma that we know of abinadis great wordforword testimony to king noah and the people. Sep 03, 20 there was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Help the children you teach discover what they can do to plant the word of god in their hearts. I command you by all the desires which ye have for life, that. Alma, the testimony of the word book of mormon symposium. But behold, if ye will awake and arouse your faculties, even to an experiment upon my words, and exercise a. And thus in the commencement of the ninth year of the reign of the judges over the people of nephi, alma delivered up the judgment seat to nephihah, and confined himself wholly to the high priesthood of the holy order of god, to the testimony of the word, according to the spirit of revelation and prophecy.
Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. In the book of mormon, alma the younger is a high priest and chief judge in zarahemla. Alma concealed himself for many days and did write all the words which abinadi had spoken. Alma, the testimony of the word book of mormon symposium kindle edition by monte s. Book of mormon alma 17moroni 10 learning assessment.
May 02, 2020 and thus in the commencement of the ninth year of the reign of the judges over the people of nephi, alma delivered up the judgment seat to nephihah, and confined himself wholly to the high priesthood of the holy order of god, to the testimony of the word, according to the spirit of revelation and prophecy. Preserve these interpreters, alma counsels him, referring to the two stones in silver bows. The title refers to alma the younger, a prophet and chief judge of the nephites. Lund in his article an antichrist in the book of mormon the book of mormon. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 21, no. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alma, the testimony of the word book of mormon symposium. Kent brown was a professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. Recognizing the lord and his healing influence in the book. The book of mormon is a gift from god to all humankind, and he has commanded his people that they should persuade all men to repentance. The current electronic version of the book of mormon which is distributed in many different means. Book of mormon 1830alma wikisource, the free online. Alma finally ad dresses this issue by retreating to personal testimony. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americ.
Book of mormon, 1837, page 124 the joseph smith papers. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. To see how frequently alma mentioned the resurrection in relation to other book of mormon authors, see john hilton iii and jana johnson, who uses the word resurrection in the book of mormon and how is it used. Korihor finally demanded that alma show him a sign from god or he, korihor, would not believe in god. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992, 6188. Parsons, hagoth and the polynesians, in the book of mormon. How has reading, pondering, and praying about the book of mormon impacted your life. It teaches that we must come unto him or we cannot be saved 1 nephi. Display a hard, solid object like a stone to represent a hard or prideful heart and something soft like soil to represent a. For example, the article says in another book of mormon account, alma the younger gives the interpreters to his son helaman.
Its early account of jerusalem just before the babylonian captivity gains in plausibility as research continues to accumulate. The theological use of biblical creation in alma 32, journal of book of mormon studies 23 2014. The name of lehis wife, sariah, previously unknown outside the book of mormon, has been found in ancient jewish documents from. Im grateful for the teachings in the book of mormon. May 10, 2011 the book of mormon does fit into what we know of the ancient world. I bore my testimony of the book of mormon to my friend. Alma teaches about faith and the word of god book of mormon stories, 81, or the corresponding video on. These three honest, credible, witnesses testified to the whole world. One of the most frequently cited evidences for the authenticity of the book of mormon as ancient literature and therefore as having been translated miraculously by joseph smith is the presence of a literary feature known as chiasmus or chiasm. Joseph smith was the conduit to bring this book to light, after it was hidden for many years. From a lifetime love affair with the book of mormon and having read many of the prophets promises concerning this book, i personally testify that daily drinking from this fountain of pure truth. Hagoth and the polynesians religious studies center.
The captain and the covenant religious studies center. These topics include the relevance of the book of alma to our modern situation, classic discourses of alma the younger, the doctrinal and spiritual understanding afforded by alma s counsel to his son corianton, and an enlightening look at the antichrist korihor. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992, 24962. Jul 22, 2016 to see how frequently alma mentioned the resurrection in relation to other book of mormon authors, see john hilton iii and jana johnson, who uses the word resurrection in the book of mormon and how is it used. Amulek, the missionary companion, the second witness, stepped in to add his testimony to almas, zenoss, zenocks and mosess alma 34. Alma 24 and alma 44 by grego 2020 c grego the nephite forces have surrounded the lamanites. It is a record of a fallen people, compiled by inspired men for our blessing today. The great healing power of the book of mormon meridian. According to microsoft words count of a doc that i made.
In alma, alma preaches about the priesthood and about melchizedek. It is only because of alma that we know of abinadis great word for word testimony to king noah and the people. I have a testimony of the book of mormon, that it is the word of god. Mar 15, 20 be prepared to explain the book of mormon to someone who has never read it. Apr 15, 2016 for a short, less technical summary of this article, see alma 36. Alma, the testimony of the word, 10728 has suggested that one possible. For a short, less technical summary of this article, see alma 36. According to alma the younger, it will begin to swell within your breasts. Alma, the testimony of the word book of mormon symposium kindle edition by nyman, monte s. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 5number 1 article 36 1993 monte s.
Critics observe that alma is a womans name and latin rather than hebrew. Korihor was turned over to higher authority and later got into an argument with the chief judge and governor, alma regarding the existence of god. The book of alma as a prototype for teaching the word of. These topics include the relevance of the book of alma to our modern situation, classic discourses of alma the younger, the doctrinal and spiritual understanding afforded by almas counsel to his son corianton, and an enlightening look at the antichrist korihor. This article discusses the history of melchizedek as well as the history of priesthood authority in scripture. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Alma 32 wealth and comfort can be an impediment to recognizing and accepting the truth of the gospel. Book of mormon alma 17moroni 10 learning assessment form a. The three most abominable sins religious studies center.
Show pictures of a plant in various stages of growth, and ask the children to help you put the pictures in the correct order see the pictures in this week. According to moroni, how do we gain a testimony of the book of mormon. Mormons minimal editing of almas words enables us to discern. Jan 02, 2020 its a great article, overall, but it started a theme that continues to cause a lot of confusion in the church. Recognizing the lord and his healing influence in the book of. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992, 22348. Alma, the testimony of the word, edited by monte s. He organizes the church and has authority from god. Alma responded to korihors arguments, stating that all things testified that there is a god.
Valletta, the captain of the covenant, in the book of mormon. Alma continues his concealment and eventually brings many people to baptism. Alma, the testimony of the word papers from the sixth annual book of mormon symposium, 1991 nyman, monte state, charles d. David whitmers an address to all believers in christ is a valuable resource for all its flaws because it sets out whitmers final definitive testimony of the book of mormon and his public refutation of the sources which implied or stated he had renounced his.
Jun 07, 2005 president bensons counsel to daily feast on the book of mormon and on its testimony of jesus helps me to focus on what matters most in my life. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree chapters, taking up almost a third of. The appearance of two men named alma in the book of mormon has occasioned much comment. Think of examples of people in the book of mormon who repented and received forgiveness of their sins such as alma the younger, enos, or king lamoni. Dean garrett, the three most abominable sins, in the book of mormon. Book of mormon 1830alma wikisource, the free online library. The son of alma usually referred to as the book of alma, is one of the books that make up the book of mormon. President bensons counsel to daily feast on the book of mormon and on its testimony of jesus helps me to focus on what matters most in my life. The book of alma as a prototype for teaching the word of god, by gerald hansen jr. The account incorporates creation imagery from the opening chapters of genesis. Why and how did alma explain the meaning of the word.
Mormon seems to have organized and shaped the book of alma to show that the preaching of the word has a more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else alma 31. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992, 26380. My testimony of jesus christ grows as i nourish it. Book of mormon with an eye to its literary context significantly enhances the reading. It contains many examples of faithful disciples who had faith in jesus christ and received the blessings of his atonement. According to microsoft word s count of a doc that i made. The primary purpose of the book of mormon is to convince all people that jesus is the christ. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992. Jul 20, 2016 see joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. He learns that many people in gods church have become prideful. Nov 02, 2012 alma concealed himself for many days and did write all the words which abinadi had spoken.